{"id":79963,"date":"2023-02-15T16:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T00:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=79963"},"modified":"2023-02-15T08:31:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T16:31:46","slug":"over-40000-dead-from-turkey-syria-earthquakes-plus-massive-toxins-still-an-issue-in-ohio-compassion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/over-40000-dead-from-turkey-syria-earthquakes-plus-massive-toxins-still-an-issue-in-ohio-compassion\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 40,000 dead from Turkey-Syria earthquakes; Plus massive toxins still an issue in Ohio; Compassion?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nBuildings affected by Turkish quakes (Wikipedia)
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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

The quakes that hit Turkey and Syria have been devastating:<\/p>\n

February 15, 2023<\/p>\n

The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria from last week\u2019s powerful earthquake has now risen above 40,000.<\/p>\n

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that 35,418 people were killed in the 7.8 magnitude quake that struck near the southeastern city of Kahramanmaras on February 6, making it the deadliest earthquake in Turkish history. …<\/p>\n

The quake, which President Erdogan called \u201cthe disaster of the century,\u201d destroyed tens of thousands of buildings and rendered an equal number uninhabitable, leaving scores of residents without shelter from bitter winter temperatures. Authorities have arrested several building contractors and charged them with violating Turkey\u2019s building codes. …<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, more than 5,500 deaths have been confirmed in neighboring Syria, according to figures compiled by the United Nations humanitarian agency and Syria\u2019s state-run news agency. At least 1,400 people were killed in areas under government control, while another 4,400 are dead in Syria\u2019s rebel-held northwest. https:\/\/www.voanews.com\/a\/death-toll-in-turkey-and-syria-from-february-6-earthquake-rises-above-40-000\/6963726.html<\/a><\/p>\n

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria,<\/a> were the worst natural disaster in the region in a hundred years.<\/p>\n

“We are witnessing the worst natural disaster in the WHO European Region for a century. We are still learning about its magnitude. Its true cost is not known yet,” WHO regional director for Europe, Hans Kluge said at a press conference. 02\/14\/23 https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/turkey-syria-earthquakes-worst-natural-disaster-in-a-century\/a-64696911<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Now, does this mean that those most affected by the earthquakes were necessarily worse sinners than those less affected?<\/p>\n

The biblical answer is no.<\/p>\n

Notice the words of Jesus:<\/p>\n

45\u2026He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. (Matthew 5:45)<\/p>\n

4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse sinners than all other men who dwelt in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. (Luke 13:4-5)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But Jesus did prophesy wars, earthquakes, famines, and troubles:<\/p>\n

8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows. (Mark 13:8).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Related to troubles, the situation in Ohio from the train derailment certainly would seem to qualify:<\/p>\n

February 15, 2023<\/p>\n

Nearly two weeks after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in rural Ohio, questions still linger about the lasting effects of the incident and the speed at which residents were returned to their homes.<\/p>\n

Around 9 p.m. on February 3, a train operated by Norfolk Southern Railway derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, located on the border of Pennsylvania and roughly an hour from Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Among the chemicals the freight was carrying, five cars contained vinyl chloride, a colorless gas that is linked to various cancers and is used in a variety of plastic products and manufacturing<\/a>. In the initial days after the derailment, temperatures rose in the cars holding the vinyl chloride and officials at both the railroad company and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, ordered that residents evacuate East Palestine.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Republican Governor Mike DeWine said he learned that the train cars were marked as non-hazardous, and thus officials weren\u2019t notified that the train would be crossing through the state. …<\/p>\n

Residents have reported<\/a> headaches, dizziness, and fevers since returning home on February 8 as they continue to conduct voluntary home air and water tests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad open,\u201d Sil Caggiano, a hazardous materials specialist, told<\/a> WKBN.<\/p>\n

The derailment did not result in any immediate human fatalities, but residents<\/a> are now reporting deaths of pets, chickens, and foxes. Given the spill\u2019s proximity to the Ohio River Basin<\/a>, which touches 14 states in the region, concerns of surrounding pollution have popped up in middle Tennessee<\/a>, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio<\/a>, and West Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to the vinyl chloride, various other chemicals were spilled, leading to concern for water, soil, and groundwater pollution. https:\/\/grist.org\/accountability\/derailed-train-cars-ohio-not-labeled-toxic-cargo\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This release of toxic chemicals is likely to cause health and other troubles for a long time.<\/p>\n

Related to famines, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God sent funds for fertilizer for those in Malawi a short while ago. Here is a report from the last Letter to the Brethren<\/a>:<\/p>\n

CCOG\u2019s Radson Mulozowa of Malawi sent an email titled \u2018Fruits of Fertilizer.\u2019<\/p>\n

Greetings Dr Bob<\/p>\n

I have sent these pictures for you to see the fruits of the fertilizer bought<\/div>\n
What has remained is the coming of rainfall so that the cobs might grow well in<\/div>\n
Best regards<\/div>\n
Radson<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He sent three photos. Here is one:<\/p>\n

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As you all may recall, we sent funds to Malawi to assist in the purchase of fertilizer so that the brethren could grow more food as fertilizer prices have risen quite a bit in the past year.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Pray for those affected by the earthquakes, famines, and troubles. And that is good.<\/p>\n

But should you ever do anything else?<\/p>\n

The Bible teaches:<\/p>\n

27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
\nWhen it is in the power of your hand to do so. (Proverbs 3:27)<\/p>\n

14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (James 2:14-17)<\/p>\n

8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, (1 Peter 3:8)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While we cannot solve all problems in the world, where feasible we should also provide direct help or help through an organization that will help.<\/p>\n

The old WCG published the following:<\/p>\n

Lack of Compassion<\/b><\/p>\n

The self-righteous person lacks compassion \u2014 an empathy and feeling for other people. (The word “compassion” comes from the Latin meaning “with feeling.”) He is almost invariably critical of others when they sin and judges them harshly. “Why, I wouldn’t do that,” he tells himself. Thus he can’t understand one who does. He is so “righteous” in his own sight it is difficult for him to make allowances for another’s weaknesses!<\/p>\n

He is quick to condemn and point out where he could have done better \u2014 but slow to empathize and admit he might have done the same thing under the same circumstances. …<\/p>\n

Examine yourself to see if you have compassion for your fellow man especially for your brothers and sisters in Christ. (Just what do you mean – SELF RIGHTEOUS? Good News, January-March 1973)<\/p>\n

For a far greater example yet, it is very enlightening to read the life story of the greatest Personality of all times \u2014 looking as you read for the word “compassion.”<\/p>\n

“And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand…” (Mark 1:41).
\n“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her…” (Luke 7:13).
\n“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them…” (Matt. 9:36).<\/p>\n

Genuine of out going concern for others \u2014 as Jesus had \u2014 will be expressed in hundreds of little ways. Tact, courtesy, consideration \u2014 we have many different names for such small attentions. Yet it is often through these acts of thoughtful kindness that we demonstrate to people the depth of our concern, our friendship and our love. (Build the Personality of a King! Tomorrow’s World, February 1972)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, during this time of sorrows and troubles, do not neglect compassion.<\/p>\n

Remember to:<\/p>\n

22 … be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (James 1:22)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Those who believe the Bible are to do good as soon as we can, to the extent that we can.<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

God’s Plan: It’s All About Love<\/a> God is love and true Christianity is founded on love: love of God and others. Here is a link to a related sermon: You Can Develop Love<\/a>.
\nThe Philadelphia Remnant: It’s All About Love<\/a> This is what CCOG teaches. It is important to remember. A related video is available: Nairobi Conference: All About Love<\/a>.
\nWhere is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a>\u00a0This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available:\u00a0Where is the True Christian Church?\u00a0<\/a>Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language:\u00a0\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy?<\/a>\u00a0Here is a link in the German language:\u00a0WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE?<\/a>\u00a0Here is a link in the French language:\u00a0O\u00f9 est la vraie \u00c9glise Chr\u00e9tienne aujourd\u2019hui?<\/a>\u00a0Here is a link to a short animation:\u00a0<\/b>Which Church would Jesus Choose?<\/a>
\nThe Two Trees: Only Two Ways of Life<\/a> This is from a two-part radio broadcast from Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a>.<\/span> Here is a video on: Cause and Effect: Two Trees, Two Ways<\/a>.
\nReal Conversion<\/a> Many think that they are converted Christians. But are they? Would you like to know more about conversion?
\nFalse Conversion!<\/a> Have you really been converted? Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> wrote an article on this important subject–but more scriptures have been added to it. How can you tell false conversion? A related video is also available: False Conversion<\/a>. A Spanish language version is also available: Falsa Conversi\u00f3n<\/a>.
\n<\/span>What is the Unpardonable Sin?<\/a> What is it? Can you repent of it? Do you know what it is and how to avoid it? Here is a link to a related sermon: The Unpardonable Sin and the Prodigal Son<\/a>.
\nIs God Calling You?<\/a>\u00a0This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons:\u00a0Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Predestination and Your Selection<\/a>; here is a message in Spanish:\u00a0Me Est\u00e1 Llamando Dios Hoy?<\/a>\u00a0A short animation is also available:\u00a0Is God Calling You?<\/a>
\nChristian Repentance<\/a>\u00a0Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? Two related sermons about this are also available:\u00a0Real Repentance<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Real Christian Repentance<\/a>.<\/span>
\nBuilding Character: Going on to Perfection<\/a> Once you have accepted Jesus, do you need to strive for perfection and build character? A related video sermon is available: Going on to perfection and building character<\/a>.
\nThe MYSTERY of GOD\u2019s PLAN Why Did God Create Anything? Why did God make you? <\/a> This free online book helps answers some of the biggest questions that human have, including the biblical meaning of life. Here is a link to three related sermons: Mysteries of God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, Mysteries of Truth, Sin, Rest, Suffering, and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, and The Mystery of YOU<\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God\u2019s plan of salvation<\/a> Will all get a fair chance at salvation? This free book is packed with scriptures showing that God does intend to offer salvation to all who ever lived\u2013the elect in this age, and the rest in the age to come. Here is a link to a related sermon series: Universal Offer of Salvation 1: Apocatastasis<\/a>, Universal Offer of Salvation 2: Jesus Desires All to be Saved<\/a>, Mysteries of the Great White Throne Judgment (<\/a>Universal Offer of Salvation part 3)<\/a>, Is God Fair<\/a>, Will God Pardon the Ignorant?<\/a>, Can God Save Your Relatives?<\/a>, Babies, Limbo, Purgatory and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, and \u2018By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets\u2019<\/a>.<\/span>
\nThe Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free pdf book explaining the what the Ten Commandments are, where they came from, how they develop love, how early professors of Christ viewed them, and how various ones, including the Beast of Revelation, will oppose them. A related sermon is titled: The Ten Commandments and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a>\u00a0This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. It is available in hundreds of languages at\u00a0ccog.org<\/a>. Here are links to four kingdom-related sermons: \u00a0The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!<\/a>,\u00a0The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>,\u00a0The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and\u00a0The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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